Stainless Steel 316 Steel Pipe
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About Stainless Steel 316 Steel Pipe
316 stainless steel pipe is a chromium-nickel alloy steel with added molybdenum. Compared to standard 304 steel, it offers high wear resistance, high strength, and high corrosion resistance. 316 seamless stainless steel pipe is suitable for applications requiring high strength and corrosion resistance. It is the second most widely used stainless steel grade in the world. Applications such as the food processing industry, marine applications, seawater treatment plants, nuclear power plants, heat exchangers, and boilers utilize 316 ERW pipe due to its resistance to chloride stress cracking.
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What are the characteristics of 316 stainless steel pipe?
316/316L stainless steel pipe withstands high temperatures longer than 304/304L stainless steel pipe, offers greater corrosion resistance, and offers improved weldability. It is widely used in the chemical industry: chemical containers, pressure vessels, and industrial equipment.
Stainless Steel 316 Pipe Specification
| Specification | ASTM A312 / ASME SA312 Grade 316 |
| ERW Pipe Size | 1/8 - 36″ |
| Seamless Pipe Size | 1" to 16" |
| Standard Size | 1/8″to 16″ |
| Mill Length | 20 Ft |
| DN | DN 6 - DN 750 |
| Schedule | SCH 5 - 160 |
| Standard | ASME B36.19 |
| Form | Square, Round, Rectangle |
| Material Group | ISO Group M |
| Finishing Treatment | Cold finished / Hot finished |
| End | Plain / Beveled |
Chemical Composition
| Grade | Si, (Silicon) | N, (Nitrogen) | Mo, (Molybdenum) | S, (Sulfur) | Cr, (Chromium) | Mn, (Manganese) | P, (Phosphorous) | C, (Carbon) | Ni, (Nickel) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Max | Min | Max | Max | Min | Max | Max | Max | Max | Min | Max | |
| SS 316 | 0.75 | 0.10 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.03 | 16.0 | 18.0 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.08 | 10.0 | 14.0 |
Stainless Steel 316 Pipe Pressure Rating
| Tube Outer Diameter in (Inches) | Working Pressure in (Lbs. Per Square Inch of Gauge) | Tube Wall in (IN) | Weight in (kg/m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 2 600 | 0.035 ① | 0.26 |
| 3 700 | 0.049 | 0.35 | |
| 5 100 | 0.065 | 0.45 | |
| 6 700 | 0.083 | 0.55 | |
| 3/4 | 3 300 | 0.065 | 0.71 |
| 2 400 | 0.049 ① | 0.56 | |
| 1/6 | 12 000 | 0.020 | 0.01 |
| 8 100 | 0.014 | 0.01 | |
| 5/8 | 2 900 | 0.049 ① | 0.45 |
| 4000 | 0.065 | 0.58 | |
| 1/8 | 8 500 | 0.028 | 0.04 |
| 10 900 | 0.035 | 0.05 | |
| 3/8 | 6 500 | 0.065 | 0.32 |
| 4 800 | 0.049 | 0.25 | |
| 3 300 | 0.035 | 0.19 | |
| 1 | 3 100 | 0.083 | 1.2 |
| 1/4 | 10 200 | 0.065 | 0.19 |
| 7 500 | 0.049 | 0.16 | |
| 5 100 | 0.035 | 0.12 |
Gnee Steel specializes in the production and sale of a wide range of stainless steel products, including 304, 316, 321, 904, 904L, 2205 Duplex, 2205 Duplex, and 316L stainless steel. Gnee Steel's products are widely used in the kitchen, aerospace, chemical, power, automotive, and nuclear energy sectors. We also provide custom stainless steel solutions tailored to customer needs. For stainless steel pricing or custom alloy solutions, please email ru@gneesteelgroup.com for a quote.